SLER GARBISCH (C) NATIONALGEOGRAPHICSOCIETY
Philadelphia in 1820
JUDD'S HOTEL, which stood at 27 South
Third Street, won fame as a stopover
for passengers of some of America's fastest
mail coaches. Carriage at left took but a
day to reach New York.
Cobblestone streets, brick houses, and
stores with small-paned display windows
were standard in many Eastern cities during
the early 19th century. Sidewalk stanchions
supported awnings to shade passers-by.
Small plaques on walls announced that the
buildings were protected by private fire
companies.
Knowledge of perspective and realistic
treatment of surface textures indicate that
the unknown artist had acquired some
professional training.
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